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Award

06 Aug 2026 at 10:14

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Ofcom, a sub-central government public authority located in London, focuses on "Online Safety Rapid Insights Reporting". This initiative is within the services industry category, specifically targeting data and database services, and is designed to generate rapid insights using unique datasets to address emerging threats and technologies. This procurement was executed through a direct award method due to intellectual property rights, and the award was confirmed on 6th August 2026. The contract, valued at £375,000, spans three years starting from 18th August 2026 to 17th August 2029, with options for annual renewals. The process is currently in the award stage and has been classified as complete.

This tender could significantly benefit businesses within the data services sector, especially those holding proprietary datasets that offer unique insights. Companies that can provide rapid, bespoke analytics and reporting, particularly those that can adapt to emerging threats in online safety, will find growth opportunities in this type of procurement. The involvement of the Child Rescue Coalition, a small and medium enterprise, demonstrates that SMEs with specialised capabilities and ownership of relevant intellectual property are well-suited to engage in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Online Safety Rapid Insights Reporting

Notice Description

Provision of rapid insight generation, using unique datasets, in response to Ofcom taskings on emerging threats, technologies and services. Insight reports and more granular risk grading on highest risk platforms at the request of Ofcom. Bespoke bulletins in response to a pre-identified threat or areas of significance.

Procurement Information

Child Rescue Coalition hold the intellectual propoerty rights for the unique datasets used to generate the rapid insight reporting required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074590-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 17 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILD RESCUE COALITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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